No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous wild thing. Isaiah 35:9
Advent is a time to observe the marvelous event in human history, "God made flesh," that would ultimately result in the salvation of the world. Could any other gift ever compare?
Unfortunately, sometimes "the receiving" eclipses "the giving" element of this most momentous time. It is easy to take salvation for granted, just as it's easy to take for granted all the expensive video games, tricycle, etc., under the tree on Christmas morning. After all, didn't Christ give that we may receive? Of course! But also that we might reciprocate, or learn by example.
Isaiah speaks of God's love made manifest: security and safety! It is through God's gifts (for instance, attentive care) that we are assured.
This Advent, find a way to give security to someone else. For one, it may be helping your neighbor or a friend, or something as simple as saying "please" or "thank you" a few more times this season. Or, it might just be as simple as a hug.
-- Tony McMahon
God of peace and security, bless our giving and receiving, that wemight offer the love you give.
Advent is a time to observe the marvelous event in human history, "God made flesh," that would ultimately result in the salvation of the world. Could any other gift ever compare?
Unfortunately, sometimes "the receiving" eclipses "the giving" element of this most momentous time. It is easy to take salvation for granted, just as it's easy to take for granted all the expensive video games, tricycle, etc., under the tree on Christmas morning. After all, didn't Christ give that we may receive? Of course! But also that we might reciprocate, or learn by example.
Isaiah speaks of God's love made manifest: security and safety! It is through God's gifts (for instance, attentive care) that we are assured.
This Advent, find a way to give security to someone else. For one, it may be helping your neighbor or a friend, or something as simple as saying "please" or "thank you" a few more times this season. Or, it might just be as simple as a hug.
-- Tony McMahon
God of peace and security, bless our giving and receiving, that wemight offer the love you give.
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